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Reliability and validity of salivary cortisol levels of healthy adults measured using a point of collection analysis method (POCSS)

We are recruiting participants for a study investigating the validity and reliability of a point of collection method to measure salivary cortisol levels in adults.  In this study researchers will be comparing two different methods of measuring cortisol levels in saliva collected from study participants. You may be suitable for this research if you are:

  • An adult male or female (over the age of 18)
  • Are available to travel to 番茄社区 Townsville campus on one occasion only
  • Willing and able to commit to study testing
  • Completing a short screening process (20 minutes)
  • Providing a sample of saliva, collected by placing three absorbent swabs under your tongue (10 minutes).

Visit here for further details.

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Year 9-11 students from Vietnam visited Cairns campus to experience what it's like to be a 番茄社区 Nursing student, take on a temperature testing activity, as well as a walk-through tour of 番茄社区's Nursing simulation facilities. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


In a recent study, 番茄社区S Psychology researchers investigated how Social Media Addiction and Internet Gaming Disorder can impact sleep quality. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 Nursing and Midwifery academic staff and students attended the annual Townsville General Hospital Past Graduates Association Thanksgiving Service on Saturday 18th May. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Several of our physiotherapy students provided much needed massage services to those undertaking the MS Super Splash, a great fundraising day supporting people living with MS. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Studying OT on the go - 8 Jun 2024
番茄社区 Master of Rehabilitation Alumni Kestin Roberts reflects on how online study empowered her to upskill while working full-time as an Occupational Therapist. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy

Animal empathy differs among men - 7 Jun 2024
番茄社区 Psychology Sen Lecturer Dr Jessica Oliva investigated men’s empathy towards animals and found higher levels in men who own pets versus farmers and non-pet owners. #番茄社区Psychology


Dr Jacqui Lim, Senior Lecturer Speech Pathology, recently presented her research poster 'Clinical experiences and perceptions of speech-language pathologists in assessing and managing clients with FASD' at Speech-Language and Audiology Canada conference. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

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Student volunteers ran our student led physiotherapy clinic during the busy games on Thursday Island earlier this month, assisting players with pre-game strapping/massage as well as tending to injuries during and after games. #番茄社区Physiotherapy


4ZZZ interviewed 番茄社区 Psychology's Dr Amanda Krause, who conducted a recent study on listening to music to cope with everyday stressors.  #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 Psychology Lecturer Christopher Reid reveals why humans fear crocodiles and sharks above more deadly creatures. #番茄社区Psychology


Veteran amputee athlete Ainsley Hooker and 番茄社区 Sports Science lecturer Brian Heilbronn are gearing up for the Warrior Games in the US after being selected to represent Australia. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


In this podcast, Dr Amanda Krause unpacks the psychology of music for our health and wellbeing. #番茄社区Psychology


Psychology Lecturer, Kelly Horne, provides advice on how to approach explaining traumatic events to children. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 Psychology A/Prof Wendy Li says many people who suffer from PTSD experience intense thoughts and intrusive feelings, which impact many parts of their life. #番茄社区Psychology

Recognising the true value of nursing - 13 May 2024
Nursing is celebrated for its role in the care and wellbeing of patients, but the profession’s value to society extends well beyond a clean bill of health. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Congratulations to Dr Michael Inskip, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology on winning the Early Career Researcher Award at the ESSA National conference last week. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


Navigating the often complex and challenging world of the human mind is a lifelong passion for Wendy Li.  #番茄社区Psychology

OT degree opens doors for worldwide opportunities - 22 Apr 2024
番茄社区 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy graduate Ryan Wynch has worked across Australia and the world. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy

Dungeons and Dragons may improve mental health - 13 Apr 2024
Researchers have found that people who play the game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) show improvements in their mental health. #番茄社区Psychology

Rudeness endangers patients - 9 Apr 2024
番茄社区 researchers say rudeness and discourtesy between health workers is endangering patients. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


番茄社区 Psychology Lecturer, Academic Advisor, and First-Year Coordinator Christopher Reid’s journey to where he is today was inevitable, but not traditional. #番茄社区Psychology


Dr Hyacinth Udah and Associate Professor Wendy Li have been awarded $115,902 for 'The COACT Project: A Buddy Program of Community Outreach, Adaptation, Connection and Together for CALD Youth'. #番茄社区Psychology

$4m study to transform falls prevention - 28 Mar 2024
Elderly Australians could have their risk of a potentially fatal fall reduced by up to 40 percent if a $4 million 番茄社区-led study proves successful. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy

Speech Pathology student's $30k scholarship windfall - 25 Mar 2024
A 番茄社区 Speech Pathology student who hails from Emerald is thrilled to have received the QCoal Foundation scholarship, which provides $30,000 over three years to ease the financial pressures associated with her studies. #番茄社区SpeechPathology


番茄社区 Physiotherapy students recently completed placement in Cambodia, sharing knowledge and skills and building connections with our Indo-Pacific neighbours as part of their New Colombo Plan Mobility Program in Siem Reap, Cambodia. #番茄社区Physiotherapy


番茄社区 Sport and Exercise Science students studying strength and conditioning learn the fundamentals of Olympic weightlifting from Bryce Knight, one of Australia's top weightlifting coaches and a 番茄社区 alumnus. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Taking speech therapy from city to the outback -  15 Mar 2024
A 番茄社区 Speech Pathology graduate has found that speech pathology is an important and enjoyable profession with therapists able to work with both children and adults to help improve communication. #番茄社区SpeechPathology


Students from 12 high schools across Townsville and Ingham converged on 番茄社区 recently for a first-of-its kind NeuroSTEM day. #番茄社区Psychology


Get to know an alumna of 番茄社区 Singapore, who graduated with a Master of Psychological Science (Majoring in Business Psychology), as she emphasizes the significance of proactive learning. #番茄社区Psychology

番茄社区 Mackay celebrates healthcare milestones - 7 Mar 2024
番茄社区's Ngudya Yamba (Mackay) campus has three good reasons to celebrate this year with significant milestones reached in training future doctors, nurses and pharmacists for the local region. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Congratulations to 番茄社区 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology student voted by Western Connecticut State University students as best-on-day presentation in the inaugural 番茄社区-WCSU Inter-university Student Research Exchange (ISRE). #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


番茄社区 Singapore Psychology Lecturer shares about using Taylor Swift lyrics in clinical psychology training. #番茄社区Psychology

The future of physio - 22 Feb 2024
A 番茄社区 PhD candidate is examining if children with cerebral palsy could be diagnosed via telehealth if there is no paediatric physiotherapist available locally. #番茄社区Physiotherapy


Research into audience experience and satisfaction shows that, while the emotional response to music is important for concert-goers, it’s the social aspects that greatly enhance overall enjoyment. #番茄社区Psychology

Pandemic music struck a darker chord - 19 Jan 2024
A new study examining the music people listened to during the pandemic has revealed a taste for more downbeat and darker music – in direct contrast to music recommended to raise the spirits. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 Psychology researchers together with clinicians/researchers from the US and Italy have investigated the impact of climate change on mothers. #番茄社区Psychology

Exploring the link between brain and behaviour - 10 Jan 2024
A 番茄社区 Psychology Senior Lecturer shares her current research projects and why neuroscience skills can be essential for people interested in working in fields such as sales and marketing or government. #番茄社区Psychology

Studying nursing in the 1990s - 6 Dec 2023
番茄社区 Nursing Alumni Judy Reichman shares her journey from a self-conscious student in Townsville in the 1990s to helping families as a Registered Nurse and Midwife as well as a coordinator of the free Triple P parenting program in Townsville. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Researchers have uncovered a previously unexplored link between Fear of Missing Out and Death Anxiety revealing a connection between the persistent worry of missing out and heightened concerns about mortality. #番茄社区Psychology


A 番茄社区 researcher discusses the important research into neuroimaging, and how that can result in early intervention of brain disease and perhaps indicators of mental ill-health. #番茄社区Psychology

The healing charms of music - 20 Oct 2023
New research reveals people who focus deeply on music can have strong emotional reactions – across the full range of emotions – that can have significant therapeutic benefits. #番茄社区Psychology

Mindfulness program expands to help women - 19 Oct 2023
Women who have experienced sexual, family or domestic violence are being encouraged to join a successful 番茄社区 program aimed at improving mental health through meditation. #番茄社区Psychology

Clear and precise a winner for being liked - 26 Sep 2023
It’s a trait often associated with those in public life, but being vague may not be the best way to win friends and influence people according to a new 番茄社区 study. #番茄社区Psychology


Can your recognise deepfakes or will you unwittingly accept them as truth and pass them on to friends? #番茄社区Psychology

Deepfakes tricky to spot -  12 Sep 2023
A study of people’s ability to detect ‘deepfakes’ has shown humans perform fairly poorly, even when given hints on how to identify video-based deceit. #番茄社区Psychology


Guilt, high expectations key factors behind successor dog syndrome in assistance pet handlers. #番茄社区Psychology

Fixing the new dog blues - 16 Aug 2023
A study on why owners of new dogs often have trouble connecting with their new companion has found a set of factors that may help prevent the phenomenon and has highlighted the need to be aware of ‘successor dog syndrome’. #番茄社区Psychology


This psychological attachment in sport is called “fan identification” or “team identification”, and typically, we attach to teams that represent other aspects of ourselves. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 has secured Townsville a place in a national stroke rehabilitation trial which is testing a new approach to restoring communication and hand and arm function in stroke survivors. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Radio remains top of the pops - 5 Jul 2023
It may be a technology developed in the 19th century, but 番茄社区 researchers have found radio still offers a surprising range and depth of experience to listeners today. #番茄社区Psychology


Members of the public are invited to take part in a  番茄社区 Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab project exploring the perceptions and current knowledge about psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy among Australians.  #番茄社区Psychology


Fear of child removal, poverty, coercive control and low awareness of traumatic brain injury related to family violence can all impact on when and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women access health care and support services. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Mindfulness program gets a new workout - 8 Jun 2023
Demand has soared for 番茄社区’s Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) study, the next phase of which will be hosted by 1 Million Strong gym at Mt Louisa. #番茄社区Psychology

Stroke recovery research: help needed - 30 May 2023
番茄社区 researchers are testing a new way to help stroke survivors regain arm movement and learn to speak well again, and they are looking for volunteers in Townsville and Cairns to help out. #番茄社区Physiotherapy


Exercise is well-known for its physical health benefits, but it can also have a positive impact on mental health. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Abuse and neglect put kids on fast track to crime - 17 May 2023
Researchers examining the effect bad childhoods have on youth criminals say some types of experience have a greater effect on criminality than others. #番茄社区Psychology

A commitment to care across careers - 12 May 2023
Shannon Wellings thought teaching was the career for her, but after realising that providing her students with health care truly sparked her passion, she turned to nursing. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


A 番茄社区 researcher is developing a program aimed at improving veterans’ health through physical activity and exercise. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Midwifery graduate goes for gold standard of care - 3 May 2023
Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery graduate Kira Teare says she feels lucky to have found her true passion in being a midwife and providing perinatal care. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

番茄社区 program delivers its first Invictus Games competitor - 27 Apr 2023
A 番茄社区 program helping veterans thrive physically and mentally has had a big win, with one of its participants selected for the prestigious Invictus Games. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


Research explores the experience of loneliness influencing well-being among youths, where significant contributors to the experience of loneliness among youth were uncovered. #番茄社区Psychology

Mindfulness can help diabetes sufferers - 21 Mar 2023
番茄社区 researchers have found practising mindfulness techniques can have positive effects for diabetes sufferers. #番茄社区Psychology

Lifelong dream realised for Mt Isa nurse - 15 Mar 2023
Edwina Shepherd always wanted to be a nurse, but for a long time, decades in fact, the timing just wasn’t right. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Individuals who feel like they do not fit in — because of depression, suppressing emotions, or more — may be more likely to withdraw from society. #番茄社区Psychology

Giving kids communication confidence - 28 Feb 2023
Teaching kids how to communicate effectively can support them to not only express themselves but to positively impact the world. #番茄社区SpeechPathology


Companies and government agencies have rolled out AI chatbots to address employees’ mental health concerns, but such initiatives might miss the bigger picture. #番茄社区Psychology

World Radio Day celebrates unstoppable radio - 13 Feb 2023
A 番茄社区 researcher is celebrating World Radio Day today, with research increasingly highlighting how music and the arts are beneficial to our well-being, including engaging with radio. #番茄社区Psychology

Study adds more brains to the brawn - 8 Feb 2023
Walking the high-performance tightrope between data and drills is the focus of a new study on how experts can get the best out of a team in elite level rugby league. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Soldiers ‘use the force’ to stay fighting fit - 2 Feb 2023
番茄社区 researchers have given soldiers a potential new way to work out based on assessments from force plates - special mechanical sensing systems. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


A new 番茄社区 Singapore study examines our fear of death as an unconscious motivation for gaming. #番茄社区Psychology


Allied health students on clinical placements in rural and remote North West Queensland get to experience a sense of community and unlimited learning opportunities. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy


When exercising in hot environments, there is an additional increase in body temperature due to the environment, with high humidity making conditions feel even hotter. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Game-changing tool to help rehab patients - 11 Nov 2022
A 番茄社区 team developing a world-first device which keeps trauma patients focused on their recovery is a step closer to starting patient trials after being awarded a major prize. #番茄社区Psychology

Hit song secrets unveiled - 9 Nov 2022
番茄社区 Psychologists have revealed some of the secrets of scoring a chart-topping, hit song. #番茄社区Psychology

Bush tucker proves nourishing for pregnant First Nations mums - 3 Nov 2022
The nutritional habits of pregnant Indigenous women are being examined by 番茄社区 researchers as part of a broader body of work. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Veterans tap into mindfulness with new program - 1 Nov 2022
A new 番茄社区 study will use techniques such as mindfulness meditation to try to improve the mental health of Townsville’s military veterans. #番茄社区Psychology

New online tool for prenatal testing decisions - 28 Oct 2022
A new online tool has been launched to support expectant parents in their choices around prenatal testing for chromosome conditions in their unborn baby. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Radio in the golden age - 19 Oct 2022
A 番茄社区 researcher says music brings much comfort and joy to older people, and she wants older Australians to join a research project examining why they love listening to the radio. #番茄社区Psychology

A special connection: Humans and their pets - 18 Oct 2022
A 番茄社区 Psychology lecturer tells us how cat and dog owners have weathered the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, and how pets coped when their owners could suddenly go out again after the lockdowns eased. #番茄社区Psychology


Aspiring occupational therapists and physiotherapists are gaining important on-the-ground experience in the North West Community Rehabilitation Centre in Mount Isa. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy #番茄社区Physiotherapy


番茄社区 Sport and Exercise Science researchers are targeting a new approach to military training techniques that may result in Australian soldiers suffering fewer injuries in the field. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

An accidental occupational therapist - 12 Oct 2022
Turning 28 and worn out after a decade working long, unpredictable hours in the hospitality industry, former chef Matthew Ganly found himself in a career conundrum. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy

Receiving the energy to go further - 5 Oct 2022
For 番茄社区 Student Jodie Mottram, receiving the Arrow Energy Scholarship was the key to unlocking the opportunity to achieve her personal, educational and professional goals. #番茄社区Psychology


With young aspiring nurses like Tyeena Pang, our future health services are in good hands. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Hands-on help in occupational therapy - 27 Sep 2022
番茄社区 Alumni Mignon Prinsloo tells us about her journey to become an Occupational Therapist (OT) working in Hand Therapy, and why OT and Physiotherapy both have their place in a good rehabilitation program. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy


Procrastination is a learned response, which means you can unlearn it. First, you need to understand why and how you use procrastination, and then learn how to change this habit. #番茄社区Psychology

Putting the ‘fun’ in functional training - 13 Sep 2022
番茄社区 Sport and Exercise Science researchers have been analysing an increasingly popular workout technique and have found it reduces blood pressure and cheers people up. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


番茄社区 Sport and Exercise Science researchers reviewed the effects of exercise training on various fitness domains that contribute to occupational performance and musculoskeletal injury risk in military personnel. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


A mother of three young children with a strong commitment to the Mount Isa Aboriginal community has received the Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health award at the 番茄社区 annual Indigenous Student Awards. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Guiding and providing diabetes care - 6 Sep 2022
番茄社区 alumni and dietitian Annabel Johnston says that studying diabetes education at 番茄社区 gave her the boost in professional skills to launch into a new avenue of dietetics. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

An app for that: Prenatal education and support - 2 Sep 2022
A 番茄社区 researcher has developed an informative app, YourChoice, that aims to support pregnant women to make confident, informed decisions. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Indigenous perspectives improve Indigenous health outcomes - 31 Aug 2022
Two 番茄社区 Speech Pathology graduates are using their skills as well as their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to make a difference to the health services they are now working in.  #番茄社区SpeechPathology

Study to tackle concussion head on - 30 Aug 2022
Understanding more about the effects of concussion in women’s contact sports is set to be the focus of a new study by a 番茄社区 PhD candidate. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Achieving meaningful movement - 24 Aug 2022
番茄社区 student Kady Delle Baite has always found her happiness in helping others. Now in her fourth year of studying Occupational Therapy, Kady has been able to do just that. #番茄社区OccupationalTherapy

Sing like there's nobody comparing - 18 Aug 2022
New research reveals the exceptional singing skills of contestants on reality TV shows may be stopping people from singing in public. #番茄社区Psychology

From sporty kid to sport specialist - 17 Aug 2022
As a sporty kid with a dedication to the books, a career in exercise physiology is a perfect fit for Samantha Beringen. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Placed on a path to occupational therapy - 11 Aug 2022
After deciding to study Occupational Therapy, 番茄社区 Alumni Dominique Di Marzio says that her placements set her up for success in her career. #番茄社区Occupational Therapy


番茄社区 Singapore alumna Lavannya Sivanandan discovered the world of equine therapy through an internship that would change her life. #番茄社区Psychology

A path to practicing psychology -  9 Aug 2022
As a child, 番茄社区 Alumni Lauren Cavati says she was always the person who enjoyed providing her friends with support and lending an ear to those in need. #番茄社区Psychology


New research explores whether people value humble colleagues more than competent colleagues. #番茄社区Psychology

Pursuing psychology for player support - 21 Jul 2022
Working with the North Queensland Cowboys since 1994, Kevin Marty wanted to develop the skills to support players’ wellbeing both on and off the field. #番茄社区Psychology

Giving Cairns kids first dibs on speech pathology - 18 Jul 2022
Having seen the benefits first-hand of early intervention speech pathology therapies on young children, two 番茄社区 Speech Pathology alumni decided it was time to take the plunge and set up their own paediatric speech therapy clinic. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

‘Dog people’ may do better in lockdown - 18 Jul 2022
Researchers examining why dog owners living alone during Covid restrictions were less lonely think it may have to do with the type of person who owns dogs rather than having a dog itself. #番茄社区Psychology

Online mental health fine-tuned - 14 Jul 2022
番茄社区 researchers working on fine-tuning online mental health programs for young people say parental involvement is key – and they have some ideas on how to maximise it. #番茄社区Psychology

Innovative stroke recovery research - 5 July 2022
番茄社区 researchers are testing an innovative new way to help stroke survivors regain arm movement and learn to speak again, and they are looking for volunteers for the research project. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Future cricket stars to take skills to next level - 28 Jun 2022
番茄社区 and Queensland Cricket have joined forces to give North Queensland’s best junior cricketers every chance of success at the highest level in a new training program set to start next month. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

How a Q&A could be career-defining - 24 Jun 2022
The time it takes for a candidate to respond to questions during a job interview could determine their future career path, according to new 番茄社区 research involving more than 5100 participants from the UK, US, Singapore, and Australia. #番茄社区Psychology

The mating game -  2 Jun 2022
A 番茄社区 study has found men who want to be fathers are more attractive to women – but with a catch. #番茄社区Psychology

New program to boost veterans’ health - 31 May 2022
A new program designed to help Townsville veterans thrive physically and mentally is set to be rolled out by 番茄社区. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


A new study makes use of big data analysis to examine terror management theory’s effects amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. #番茄社区Psychology

Forging a unique path to nursing - 11 May 2022
Unexpectedly leaving school after Year 11, Emma Parker pursued a unique pathway and successfully reached her goal despite an unconventional beginning to her studies. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Pepper the vaccine prepper - 29 Apr 2022 
A humanoid robot called Pepper has proven an effective way to overcome vaccine hesitancy and spread health information. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Dr Alla Demutska, originally from Ukraine, shares her thoughts on the crisis in Ukraine and how we can deal with the accompanying stress. #番茄社区Psychology

Confronting pre-COVID mental health demons - 20 Apr 2022
The hidden personal demons faced by people prior to the COVID-19 pandemic must be confronted as Australia begins to socially reconnect, according to a 番茄社区 researcher. #番茄社区Psychology


A new 番茄社区 Singapore study examines how different types of planning could help increase physical exercise behaviour and overcome a lack of action. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 (番茄社区), Singapore’s first-ever Psychological Science and Well-Being Conference took place 4–5 March 2022. #番茄社区Psychology

Providing speech pathology in hard-to-reach places - 29 Mar 2022
Growing up in Ayr with family members who needed to access speech pathology services, 番茄社区 Alumni Jenna Mottin knew that she wanted to make a difference. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

番茄社区 Hub works to build ultimate athletes - 21 Mar 2022
A band of elite super athletes could soon be leading their teams to victory with help from 番茄社区’s Performance Science Hub. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


According to the Australian National Dictionary, ‘Going Troppo’ is to be “mentally disturbed due to too much time spent in the tropics (and heat)”. #番茄社区Psychology

Turn on and tune out for free - 10 Mar 2022
Psychologists are offering free access to an innovative music project described as ‘a soundtracked therapy session’ as part of a 番茄社区 study. #番茄社区Psychology

A hookup may not make you feel better - 2 Mar 2022
A new study by 番茄社区 researchers has found satisfaction with casual sex depends on the motivation behind it. #番茄社区Psychology


First-time parents frequently grapple with mixed emotions and a changing identity, as they think about what kind of parent they will be and whether they might repeat mistakes made by their own parents. #番茄社区Psychology

Empowering communities with exercise physiology - 24 Feb 2022
Three 番茄社区 Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) alumni have decided to team up and operate their own clinic. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Find your place through practical placements - 23 Feb 2022
Third-year 番茄社区 nursing student Sharon Groves reflects on her study journey, the placements she has experienced, and her passion for rural, remote and regional women’s health. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


There is an enormous amount going on in your brain when you listen to your favourite tunes. #番茄社区Psychology


A new study explores the link between an addiction to video gaming and well-known personality traits. #番茄社区Psychology

Game addiction linked to personality - 12 Jan 2022
A new study by 番茄社区 has found an addiction to video gaming is linked to well-known personality traits – and some, including people who display neurotic tendencies and are introverted are more likely to suffer the disorder. #番茄社区Psychology

Same-sex couples find their own way - 23 Dec 2021
A 番茄社区 study of how gay men maintain their long-term relationships in countries where homosexual practices are illegal has uncovered how couples overcome the obstacles to their love. #番茄社区Psychology

Physiotherapy for the heart and lungs - 14 Dec 2021
Nnamdi Mgbemena is an international student from Nigeria who makes moving halfway across the world to complete a PhD in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy look easy. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Pursuing a call to nursing: a life-changing experience - 3 Dec 2021
As a child, 番茄社区 Nursing Student Zolita Cook spent many hours in hospital due to hereditary spherocytosis. Now, as a nursing student, she is seeking to make a difference to her future patients. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Gala celebrates international students - 22 Nov 2021
番茄社区 College of Healthcare Sciences  PhD student Nnamdi Chidiebere Mgbemena, from Nigeria, said it was surreal to win the International Postgraduate Student of the Year award, as he prepares to finish his studies after three-and-a-half years. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Nursing a career in health - 18 Nov 2021
Having a life-threatening condition and being admitted to the ICU proved to be a pivotal moment in which 2nd year nursing student Megan Lee decided to pursue a career in nursing. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Exploring interventions for youth crime - 18 Nov 2021
Youth crime is a serious issue and there is no simple solution. However, research into the underlying factors involved can lead to a breakthrough. #番茄社区Psychology

No joke – male humour helps groups reach goals - 22 Oct 2021
Researchers have found robust humour has a role in helping men in support groups achieve their goals – but it has to be used carefully. #番茄社区Psychology


A 番茄社区 Singapore researcher explores how face masks inhibit social interactions by pondering what the Mona Lisa would look like during the COVID-19 pandemic. #番茄社区Psychology

Online book helps explain devastating dementia condition - 23 Sep 2021
A unique variant of dementia that affected the late comedian Robin Williams will be highlighted in a new interactive teaching resource produced by 番茄社区, with contributions by College of Healthcare Sciences researchers. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Music trumps video during lockdown - 22 Sep 2021
New 番茄社区 research shows people who listen to music during lockdown are happier than those who depend on their screens for distraction. #番茄社区Psychology

Chilled vibes ease work stress - 27 Aug 2021
A 番茄社区 researcher has found many people use music to help deal with work and social stress – but less often to cope with life’s other unpleasantries. #番茄社区Psychology

Dark tourism can lead to dark places - 26 Aug 2021
A 番茄社区 researcher has been studying ‘dark tourism’ – the phenomenon in which tourists visit sites of death and disaster – and is warning of its psychological dangers. #番茄社区CHS

Healing voices on the radio - Studying senior adults' radio use -  25 Aug 2021
Does listening to the radio make you happier and healthier? A 番茄社区 Psychology lecturer researches the benefits of listening to the radio especially for older adults. #番茄社区Psychology

A dog's life - they're not all equal - 18 Aug 2021
New research from 番茄社区 has found people support the use of assistance dogs – such as those used by visually and hearing-impaired people – and believe the dogs are happy serving humans. #番茄社区Psychology

Brain structure differences unlikely to be a major source of sex differences in behaviour - 3 Aug 2021
New research suggests brain structure differences in men and women aren’t strongly linked to behavioural differences. #番茄社区Psychology


番茄社区 in Singapore tackles eating disorders in its Master of Psychology (Clinical), as Clinical Psychology Lecturer shares insights on the important issue. #番茄社区Psychology

Music listening habits give insight into human nature - 8 Jul 2021
New research has shown how important music is in people’s lives – and how it leads them to be their own personal DJs. #番茄社区Psychology


It's no surprise owning a pet can help improve mental health, but a new study by a 番茄社区 Psychology lecturer shows dogs may be more beneficial than cats. #番茄社区Psychology

Dogs vs cats in lockdown - 7 Jul 2021
New research reveals there are differences in how dogs and cats help people deal with the loneliness of COVID lockdowns. #番茄社区Psychology


Clinical placements give undergraduate nursing and midwifery students the opportunity to transfer theory into practice and consolidate their knowledge and skills. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

New fathers: Under pressure and overlooked - 18 Jun 2021
A 番茄社区 Psychology PhD candidate's research findings highlight the unique challenges new fathers face, and how the right support can give their new family the best possible start. #番茄社区Psychology

More focus needed on female travellers’ needs - 17 Jun 2021
A 番茄社区 researcher has called for travel medicine organisations to focus more on the needs of women, who face a particular range of challenges when they travel. #番茄社区CHS

Is Autism linked to a more 'male' brain? - 16 Jun 2021
Researchers have been investigating an intriguing theory that links autism to having an ‘extreme male brain’ – but have found it is not that simple. #番茄社区Psychology


New research studies the impact of COVID鈥19 on respondents with self鈥恟eported irritable bowel syndrome.  #番茄社区Psychology

Tech can help with lockdown blues - 2 Jun 2021
番茄社区 Psychology researchers have found technology such as video conferencing is effective in helping people cope psychologically with COVID-19 restrictions, but face-to-face meetings also have an important part to play. #番茄社区Psychology


New 番茄社区 Psychology research explores how louder sounds make people feel closer and more connected to others, while quietness evokes a sense of loneliness. #番茄社区Psychology

Busting the Florence Nightingale myth - 25 May 2021
Contrary to popular belief, the fundamentals of professional nursing did not start with Florence Nightingale and its history is older than many realize. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Nurses leading beyond times of crisis - 12 May 2021
While the media heralds our nurses as heroes and angels for the work they have performed during the epidemic, a 番茄社区 Nursing and Midwifery researcher tells us why nurses are much more than we may think.  #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Investing in our midwives - 5 May 2021
Midwives play an incredibly important role in our societies, communities, and families, and to our mothers and infants, the care and education that midwives bring is invaluable. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Exploring the inner mind from the outer world - 4 May 2021
From the importance of critical thinking to the interconnection of social theories and experiences, a 番茄社区 Psychology alumni, researcher and lecturer gives us a look into what it’s like to explore the inner mind from the outer world. #番茄社区Psychology

How to train your diet - 16 Apr 2021
Many people face struggles with healthy eating and regular exercise, but discoveries in health and psychological research may hold the answer to your fitness breakthrough. #番茄社区Psychology


When trying to stop thinking about an ex, individuals often engage in thought suppression. #番茄社区Psychology


New research suggests that the inability to be mindfully attentive to the present plays a role in compromised sleep quality. #番茄社区Psychology

Which cyclone prepper are you? - 11 Mar 2021
A 番茄社区 Psychology PhD student wants to use artificial intelligence to improve the way authorities communicate with people about disasters. #番茄社区Psychology

'Sack the manager' call supported by science - 26 Feb 2021
Firing the manager or coach when things go wrong is a common tactic for soccer teams looking to improve, and new research from 番茄社区 shows it works – for a while. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Slow lies: sincerity is in the timing - 17 Feb 2021
When you ask someone a question, do you believe them more or less if they took a few seconds before replying? New research shows how we perceive someone’s sincerity – or insincerity – is influenced by response time. #番茄社区Psychology


A 番茄社区 Sport and Exercise Science lecturer, tells us how cricket's top batsmen keep it together, mentally, under the weight of pressure. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Elite sport experience for 番茄社区 students - 7 Dec 2020
Fourteen 番茄社区 students have been getting the ultimate real-world experience working with elite basketballers as part of the 番茄社区 Recovery Hub established for the 2020 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


From an infection prevention and control standpoint, the new system definitely has some improvements, but there are still issues yet to be resolved, and some unknowns that haven’t been made clear to the public. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


番茄社区 Singapore Psychology academics contribute to a book on pandemic preparedness for practitioners and policymakers. #番茄社区Psychology

Giving kids communication confidence - 22 Nov 2020
Teaching kids how to communicate effectively can support them to not only express themselves but to positively impact the world. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

Mummy buddies beat baby blues - 19 Nov 2020
番茄社区 researchers have trialled a new program in which experienced mothers mentor new mums – and have found it is an effective and economical way to avoid the pitfalls some new mothers face. #番茄社区Psychology

International nurses struggling to fit in -  12 Nov 2020 
Adjusting to life Down Under is not easy for everyone, as a 番茄社区 researcher discovered while doing her PhD on international nurses who are working in Australia. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


A Professor of Clinical Psychology at 番茄社区 Singapore shares his research and observations of patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury. #番茄社区Psychology

Women's refs have it tough - 3 Nov 2020
番茄社区 researchers have new data suggesting referees of women’s basketball have a harder time than when they officiate the men’s game. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Want to improve your wellbeing? Give nature a chance - 20 Oct 2020
Being immersed in nature is a great way to improve your mood, and new research from 番茄社区 shows you don’t need to join an organised program to see the benefits. #番茄社区Psychology


A 番茄社区 Psychology Professor shares his insights on the prediction of survival and patterns of recovery following significant traumatic brain injury. #番茄社区Psychology


A Lecturer of Speech Pathology at 番茄社区 is investigating if people who participate in karaoke notice changes to their voices, which could lead to long-term damage. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

The eyes have it - 9 Oct 2020
In order to accurately estimate a stranger’s age, it helps to see their eyes, according to a 番茄社区 researcher. #番茄社区Psychology

Exercise enjoyment linked to addiction recovery - 1 Oct 2020
Scientists have found exercise that is enjoyable helps steer young drug and alcohol abusers away from their addictions. #番茄社区Psychology


A 番茄社区 Speech Pathology researcher is investigating what many people, who've had to listen to karaoke, already know - It could be bad for your health. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

Someone call the midwife - 9 Sep 2020
Few people are fortunate enough to find what they are born to do. For A 番茄社区 Midwifery lecturer, supporting women before, during and after giving birth is her calling. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Is karaoke bad for you? - 9 Sep 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher wants to learn more about what karaoke does to our vocal cords. #番茄社区SpeechPathology

Cyclone preparations hinge on cost and effectiveness - 3 Sep 2020
Researchers have found north Queenslanders are more likely to prepare for a cyclone if they think their planning will make a difference, and it doesn’t cost too much money. #番茄社区Psychology

Exercise therapy for Parkinson's disease - 26 Aug 2020
Researchers at 番茄社区 and La Trobe University are working on making life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by developing a new exercise program. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

How do you prepare for a disaster? - 25 Aug 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher wants to understand what motivates people to prepare for disasters, with the aim of improving public warning campaigns.  #番茄社区Psychology

A unified call to action from Australian Nursing and Midwifery leaders: ensuring that Black Lives Matter - 21 Aug  2020
Over 100 nursing and midwifery leaders are calling for reform in nursing and midwifery education and the dismantling of systems of oppression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Australian healthcare system. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Virtual reality distracts kids from pain - 12 Aug 2020
Researchers believe Virtual Reality (VR) headsets may help reduce children’s anxiety and their experience of pain when they undergo injections in an emergency department (ED). #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


To find out what gives elite cricketers the edge a team of researchers interviewed eight expert high-performance international or state-level coaches, who themselves were batsmen at those levels. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

How much exercise do we need? - 21 Jul 2020
‘Exercise is good for you’ – we hear this every day, but it is still difficult for many of us to turn well-intentioned advice into burnt calories. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Porn is not a sexist trigger for most - 17 Jul 2020
番茄社区 researchers have found that pornography use is not associated with sexism among heterosexual men. #番茄社区Psychology

Post-workout binge a mind game - 10 Jul 2020
New research suggests how and what people think about their workout can have a big impact on how well they eat afterwards. #番茄社区Psychology

Howzat? Mental routines define top batsmen - 9 Jul 2020
A 番茄社区 study has revealed the mental approach that gives great cricketers their edge – and it may well apply to other areas of expertise too. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


A study conducted by 番茄社区 provides a potential explanation to the economic disparities between races in Singapore.  #番茄社区Psychology

Baby blues hit men too - 25 Jun 2020
A 番茄社区 study has found men have some unique risk factors for depression around the time a baby is born. #番茄社区Psychology


Join us as our experts discuss the field of antenatal screening, including the options available, and how best to manage patients through their decision making process around genetic and other pregnancy screening. 番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Mystic drink investigated - 18 Jun 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher has revealed the truth behind the myth of the fabled green drink absinthe and explored the danger of the rising popularity of ‘absinthe trails’. #番茄社区CHS

Older people may be more at risk from gaming addiction - 22 May 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher has found teens and young adults are more at risk from computer gaming addiction than children. #番茄社区Psychology

Jurors easily led astray - 20 May 2020
A 番茄社区 study has shown jurors can potentially be swayed by small amounts of misinformation presented during trials. #番茄社区Psychology

Keeping your home a coronavirus-free zone - 7 May 2020
As Queensland gets ready to send students back to school, 番茄社区 researchers say it’s time to remind ourselves about how we can keep our homes and families safe from COVID-19. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Join our expert panel of 番茄社区 researchers as they bust COVID-19 myths and reveal how you can keep your family free of infection in isolation. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


As many of you work from home, our 番茄社区 Psychology lecturers weigh in on what you can do to get through this difficult time. #番茄社区Psychology

番茄社区 specialists work on new coronavirus clinics - 22 Apr 2020
Two 番茄社区 infection control experts are working with Aspen Medical to redesign buildings and procedures for new GP-led respiratory clinics. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery


Join our expert panelists as they explore the research on mental health following major disasters including the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers in China in this webinar. #番茄社区Psychology

番茄社区 Physiotherapy Clinic offering telehealth services - 7 Apr 2020
The 番茄社区 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic is now offering physiotherapy telehealth, allowing patients to receive assessment and advice without leaving their homes. #番茄社区Physiotherapy

Managing uncertainty during the COVID-19 crisis - 3 Apr 2020
We are ‘together’ in a sense of being united against COVID-19, but in our physical circumstances, we are perhaps more separate than we have ever been. #番茄社区Psychology

Soldiers pump iron - 2 Apr 2020
番茄社区 researchers have been investigating new fitness programs to better prepare Australian soldiers for the battlefield – and pumping weights could be the answer. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience

Exercise works for those beginning cancer treatment - 12 Mar 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher says scientists have found that exercise can be beneficial to patients as they begin treatment for prostate cancer. #番茄社区SportExerciseScience


A 番茄社区  Lecturer explains that as nurse and midwifery academics teaching communication and professional skills and development of attributes valuing the essence of caring with clinical requirements is of significant importance. #番茄社区NursingMidwifery

Let's talk about sex - 14 Feb 2020
Women’s attitudes to sexuality have changed over the past 50 years but society is yet to catch up, according to research from 番茄社区. #番茄社区Psychology

Building community spirit in mining towns - 4 Feb 2020
New research shows people who live in mining towns feel more connected to their community if the mining company is locally owned, rather than operated by multinational corporations. #番茄社区Psychology

Finding the right exercise balance for people with multiple sclerosis - 16 Jan 2020
A 番茄社区 researcher is looking for volunteers as she examines the beneficial effects of sport and exercise for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). #番茄社区Physiotherapy